The internet is full of threats, hackers, spyware, viruses, phishing, and even predators. Virtually everyone has fallen victim to the first three and unfortunately every day there is a new story about someone falling victim to the last one, too. This makes sense as most of these issues are virtually never explicitly taught. I, myself,…
This week, we had several inches of snow. My school, along with many others around the country, opted out of in-person school. The weather dictated that it was best to avoid having students, families, and staff traveling on the roads. There is nothing new about this. Snow days are as old as public schools themselves….
When I was in middle and high school, I earned bad grades. They were bad enough for me to be kicked out of my magnet high school. They did let me back in, and eventually, I got it together. However even in those down years there was one bright spot on my report card… history….
There are Black children that cannot read this sentence. Are you working to change that? That’s how you make an impact during Black History Month.
“Hamilton Southeastern Schools, as a forward-thinking school district, provides educational opportunities to ensure the success of each and every student, to become a responsible citizen and to positively influence an ever-changing world community” is the mission statement of Hamilton Southeastern Schools. How does requesting HSE faculty to treat Black lives matter as a political issue…
Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) is a platform where teachers can upload lessons that other teachers can buy. Teachers are professionals and should be experts in their content. This seems like a great way for teachers to find resources and a way for teachers to make extra compensation. Teacher compensation is a topic that is debated…
Stop me if you have heard this before: Some people are upset by Black History Month. This time it’s in Utah. Parents of some students that attend Maria Montessori Academy in North Ogden wanted to keep their kids from participating in Black History Month curriculum and activities. That part unfortunately isn’t uncommon and isn’t news….
February is Black History Month. It is a time to highlight Black excellence and learn about Black people who have made a difference. Pictures and facts about Dr. King, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman are shared in schools across the nation. Sometimes, prominent Black people such as Oprah, the Obamas, musicians,…
The protests and activism that took place last year had an impact on schools. School districts are adding diversity, equity, and inclusion roles and stating what their commitments will be to ensure all students and staff matter. These actions are a step in the right direction, but only if it lends itself to meaningful change….
2020 revealed large gaps in our society. And as we have already covered on this blog, one of those needs was for comprehensive social studies and civics education. I’m clearly not the only one who thought that as bills requiring schools to teach civics are making their way through multiple statehouses around the country right…